Question about harness'

[mkrafty133]

I've been hunting with a harness for sometime now and don't feel safe without it. My only complaint is how it restricts my shot in some directions. Has anyone ever tried the HSS 360 extension? Is it portable so I can move it from  stand to stand?

[MuzzyLoader]

I hope somebody answers this post.  I've been wondering about this product also.

[fasteddie]

I have never tried it . Never heard of it until this post !

Treestand Safety HSS-360 Extension Limb

[mkrafty133]

Thanks for the video. I never thought of looking on youtube for it. It looks like it might be a little work but I can use it on multiple stands.

[Cabin Fever]

I've never heard of this before.

I use the optional rope style tree strap that you can buy that wraps around the tree instead of the strap that comes with the HSS. I've never had any problem with it restricting my movements.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunter-Safety-System-Rope-Style-Tree-Strap/745316.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DHunters%2Bsafety%2BSystem%26x%3D19%26y%3D4&Ntt=Hunters+safety+System

[fasteddie]

One thing you want to make sure of is have a minimal amount of slack in the strap that fastens to the tree . I try to put my strap high enough so I have enough slack so I can sit down with no tension on the strap .

If you have too much slack you can drop several feet before the "sudden stop" and possibly snap your back or not be able to get back into the stand . http://www.downsouthhuntingforums.com/images/smiles/2cents.gif[/img]

[Nomad]

Myself I tie off a rope above my head that hangs to about 6-7 feet off the ground. The lower end is tied to a tree step,on this rope is a Prusik knot that I clip onto one or two steps off the ground.

This allows me to be "tied in" while climbing up and down. Seeing as how most falls happen while getting into or out of your stand it only makes sense to be clipped in while doing so !

http://www.animatedknots.com/prusik/index.php

[gundeck]

Thanks for posting.  That HSS 360 looks very interesting.

[Fantail]

Here's the thing; No damn way I'm hooking up all that nonsence every time I get into a stand. That's the bottom line.

On two hunts I had misplaced the tree strap to my Gorilla Vest, so I used the included harness that came with my ladder stand, and scored. I found that harness actually less restrictive then the vest. With the vest I can attach the waist belt along with the tree strap and basically glue myself to a tree, but that is to limiting.

[mossy725]

I'm all about being safe and wearing a harness, but that looks like too much crap to be messing around with in a tree stand. Sometimes, too much can be dangerous.

IMO, just looks like another gimmick to get people to spend their hard earned dollars on.

[RangerClay]

I have my HSS vest hooked up to a Fall Guy strap.  They are a little pricey but you will be able to move as much as you want.

http://www.integratedsafety.us/store/